Senior CAD Technician/Specialist (Master Planning and Infrastructure)

Parsons Oman; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior CAD Technician/Specialist to prepare and update AutoCAD/Civil 3D drawings, ensuring compliance with planning standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of related experience and a diploma in Engineering or a similar field. Expertise in roads and utilities planning and proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D are required. Join the team and contribute to innovative projects in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Endless growth opportunities

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years related experience in a similar industry.
• Experience in marine, port, or waterfront infrastructure is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update AutoCAD / Civil 3D drawings for master plans.
• Review master planning submissions to verify compliance.
• Coordinate with GIS team to ensure CAD-GIS data consistency.
• Support plot allocation team in identifying suitable plots.

Skills

5 years related experience

Strong hands-on experience with AutoCAD

Working knowledge of Development Master Plans (DMP)

Proven experience in roads and utilities planning

Ability to coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams

Education

Diploma in Engineering, Architecture, IT

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

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Job Description:

Senior CAD Technician/Specialist (Marine)

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented CAD Specialist to join our team!

What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare and update AutoCAD / Civil 3D drawings for master plans, DMP layouts, plot subdivisions, roads, and infrastructure corridors.
• Support plot allocation, plot registration changes, and access, road, and utility configuration layouts.
• Review master planning and DMP submissions prepared by consultants to verify compliance with approved master plans, planning guidelines, and authority standards.
• Maintain and update as-built CAD drawings for roads, utilities (wet & dry), infrastructure networks, and KLP units.
• Coordinate with GIS team to ensure CAD–GIS data consistency and timely updates.
• Assist in eNOC submissions by preparing drawings, overlays, revisions, and responses as required.
• Review architectural inputs for internal GFA calculations and circulation layouts to verify alignment with UPC and ITC planning requirements prior to submission.
• Perform planning and infrastructure clash checks between plots, roads, utilities, and circulation layouts.
• Manage CAD data, drawing registers, revision control, and approved data records.
• Respond to internal data requests from Commercial, Infrastructure, Utilities, Leasing, and Master Planning teams.
• Support and the team in the production, updating and maintenance of drawings using AutoCAD software.
• Support plot allocation team in identifying suitable plot as per land use zoning.
• Utilize knowledge of engineering practices to produce sound technical drawings.
• Develop a database from relevant drawings, files, and reports to aid as guides in drawing development.
• Drafting technical plans/drawings based on sketches provided by Urban Planning Team such as Master Planning drawings, Urban Design drawings, subdivision Plans, Utilities and Infrastructure drawings.
• Update the CAD files frequently and issue the latest revision drawings
• Provide AutoCAD drawings to the potential investors to enable them to establish their technical designs.
• Coordinate to update GIS Plans accordingly.
• Update the document controller of any drawing submission or revisions. to ensure easy retrieval and timely update
• Perform other relevant functions as required.
• Obtain necessary inputs on the design and drawings required.
• Custodian of AD Ports Group Land Assets.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Minimum 5 years related experience
• Diploma in Engineering, Architecture, and Information Technology. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience in similar industry and in the region is preferred
• Working knowledge of Development Master Plans (DMP) and master planning review processes.
• Proven experience in roads and utilities planning (wet & dry utilities).
• Experience in reviewing consultant planning and infrastructure submissions.
• Basic architectural knowledge to review GFA calculations, circulation layouts, and planning compliance.
• Strong hands‑on experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Ability to coordinate with multi‑disciplinary teams and manage technical data accurately.
• Experience in marine, port, or waterfront infrastructure and master planning projects is a strong advantage, particularly for international and industrial developments.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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